[Campbell Biology P.1069] Which of the following statements about asexual reproduction mechan... | Practice Question

Which of the following statements about asexual reproduction mechanisms is correct?

  • A: Budding involves the splitting and separation of a parent organism into two individuals of approximately equal size.
  • B: Fission is observed in annelid worms, where the body breaks into several pieces, each regenerating a complete worm.
  • C: Parthenogenesis can lead to either haploid or diploid offspring in invertebrates like honeybees.
  • D: Regeneration is a form of asexual reproduction where new individuals arise from outgrowths of existing ones.

Explanation

Parthenogenesis is a form of asexual reproduction in which an egg develops without being fertilized. In honeybees, males drones are fertile haploid adults that arise by parthenogenesis, while females are diploid adults that develop from fertilized eggs. Options A, B, and D incorrectly define budding, fission, and regeneration respectively.